General Hand

Sealord is one of the largest seafood companies in the Southern Hemisphere.  And with more than 60 years of fishing experience, farming, processing, and marketing operations, our business consistently delivers quality seafood to our customers around the world.

Established in 1961, Nelson Sealord is half owned by the Māori people of New Zealand, through Moana New Zealand (Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd), and half owned by global seafood company Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui).  Sealord is one of the largest quota holders in New Zealand with partners and subsidiaries around the world through Nissui’s global links.  Sealord Group has fishing operations, which include all deep-water fishing activities as well as international and joint venture deep fishing activities, in New Zealand and Australia.

The year is flying by and we're planning ahead for 2025. Perhaps you're looking for a few extra paid work hours?

We anticipate our Coated products factory will require General Hands for Day Shift from january 2025. The role is a casual one and is typically 1-2 shifts per week, noting that there are no guaranteed hours and is an as required position. 

Day Shift operates Monday to friday from 6.00am to 2.30pm

The team are responsible for efficiently operating food processing machines and equipment including production set up, calibration, monitoring, packaging and cleaning.

In addition, you'll be ensuring safety, health and environmental compliance is in hand while completing quality checks, product specification testing and management of input materials and finished products.

We're looking for good communicators who can work well as part of a team and quickly adapt to change. The ability to work at a consistent pace and maintain concentration over the shift is essential.
To be successful in this role, we're looking for applicants with the following attributes:

• Highly motived; 
• Reliable to be on time and regularly available for your shift
• Take pride in your work.

You may not currently have the skills, but you will be able to demonstrate from past experiences, a willingness to learn, flexibility to adapt to changing needs and being a part of a productive and harmonious working team.  

You must be fit and able to stand at a conveyor production line with keen hand-eye coordination.

Being able to maintain concentration to uphold safety and quality standards over the shift is essential. 

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn and take on responsibility this is your chance.

A satisfactory pre-employment drug test and a physical medical assessment will be required to be considered for this role. Applicants must have legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand.
If you are interested and able to fulfil the requirements, please apply online at www.sealord.com.